Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes Dr. Ashley Ward and Duke University students Hyunjin Lee, Nick Kantos, Dylan McCarthy, Melena Flores, Christopher Connors, Parker Upton, and Dresden Benke to discuss their Heat Policy Innovation Hub fieldwork in St. Croix. The students share insights on climate data collection, environmental challenges, career paths, and their personal experiences studying engineering, statistics, and science while engaging with the Virgin Islands community. Dr. Ward highlights interdisciplinary collaboration and future partnerships with the University of the Virgin Islands, as the group reflects on resilience, equity, and the next generation of scientific leadership.